# Auto ### About When we started PinoAPI, we aimed to give users the opportunity to configure as much as they wanted and have total control over their setups and algorithms. Initially, this approach seemed to work well. However, we soon realized that many users were intimidated by the number of configurations, the risks involved, and the overall knowledge required to achieve positive outcomes in the long run. This led us to develop Auto API, a feature that enables everyone to connect and seamlessly make money through our fully automated system. {% hint style="info" %} **Did you know?**\ \ Before PinoAPI, some of the algorithms available today were exclusively used in fund structures or similar “set and forget” systems, much like Auto API. {% endhint %} ### Best of both worlds Auto API combines the strength of [v2’s](https://docs.pinoapi.com/documentation/changelog/about-v1#v2) superior trading engine with the simplicity of [v1’s](https://docs.pinoapi.com/documentation/changelog/about-v1) “set and forget” framework. This allows users to connect and let our system handle everything automatically. Auto API is an excellent option for those who have very little time for PinoAPI or for those who prefer a more passive approach to managing their money.
### How it works Auto API is a combination of automation and manual input. With Auto API, we enable rule-based algorithms to make decisions for our users, all of which have been developed manually through years of market experience. The secret sauce lies in the instrument selection, where we incorporate some manual input. Our analysts provide the system with instruments they favor for the week, month, or even year, and the system decides when to trade or swap them, all while aiming for the best possible outcome and managing risk. ### Risk With Auto API, we aim for low to medium risk profiles. This is highly dependent on the volatility and conditions of the instruments our system works with. Although we have some control over the amount of risk the system takes, we have enabled our rule-based algorithm to trade only within [Idle](https://docs.pinoapi.com/documentation/overview/algorithms#idle-1) to [R\&R](https://docs.pinoapi.com/documentation/overview/algorithms#r-and-r-1) Low risk presets. This approach has proven to be the safest way to navigate the markets in the long run, minimizing the potential for extreme drawdowns or liquidations.
### Is Auto for me? As mentioned above, Auto API is built as a “set and forget” feature, eliminating the need for manual interactions from our users. The only requirement is to [connect your API to PinoAPI](https://docs.pinoapi.com/documentation/beginners/getting-started#id-4.-manual-or-auto), and the system takes care of the rest. This provides returns comparable to running your own Low to Medium risk presets. Additionally, all our [Intermediate](https://docs.pinoapi.com/documentation/overview/plans#intermediate) and [Advanced](https://docs.pinoapi.com/documentation/overview/plans#advanced) users can connect multiple APIs to PinoAPI, allowing you to run a manual API alongside your Auto API. {% hint style="info" %} Need help getting started? Make sure to ask our [community](https://t.me/+e_abrQoUwdZjNWU0) or [contact us](https://t.me/+5t8r9jIXW_kwMWE0). {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.pinoapi.com/documentation/changelog/auto.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.